Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and all Electric Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Gillig – Loss of Power Steering Assist
| Report Received Date | 09/08/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V559000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 108 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V559000) |
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